Allies of Skin Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum

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Allies of Skin Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum Versus Oasis 7 Vitamin C Serum

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Updated on December 10, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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Allies of Skin Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum 40 ingredients

Oasis 7 Vitamin C Serum 42 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Allies of Skin Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum 40 ingredients

Oasis 7 Vitamin C Serum 42 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant

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Heptyl Glucoside

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Emollient

Acacia Senegal Gum

Masking

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying

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Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Emollient

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Tocopherol

Antioxidant

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Phospholipids

Glycolipids

Dimethyl Sulfone

Ornithine

Lecithin

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Copper Lysinate/Prolinate

Skin Conditioning

Methylglucoside Phosphate

Skin Conditioning

Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sh-Oligopeptide-1

Skin Conditioning

Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate

Skin Conditioning

Pentapeptide-18

Skin Conditioning

Pentapeptide-48

Skin Conditioning

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Antimicrobial

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Sclerotium Gum

Xanthan Gum

Caprylyl Glycol

Levulinic Acid

P-Anisic Acid

Sodium Gluconate

Propanediol

Maltodextrin

Citric Acid

Sodium Hydroxide

Heptanol

Phenethyl Alcohol

Phenoxyethanol

Vitamin C Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Glycerin

Humectant

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2,3-Butanediol

Betaine

Dipropylene Glycol

Hydroxyacetophenone

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Carbomer

Caprylyl Glycol

Tromethamine

1,2-Hexanediol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Xanthan Gum

Sodium Phytate

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Humectant

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

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Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract

Tonic

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

Humectant

Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract

Astringent

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Humectant

Glycine Soja Oil

Emollient

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Bifida Ferment Filtrate

Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Ascorbic Acid

Retinol

Tocopherol

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Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Humectant

Collagen

Moisturising

Potassium Hyaluronate

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus Ferment

Sh-Oligopeptide-1

Sh-Polypeptide-1

Sh-Oligopeptide-2

Sh-Polypeptide-22

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 2,3-Butanediol, Betaine, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycine Soja Oil, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Retinol, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Collagen, Potassium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-22

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Glycerin

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Sh-Oligopeptide-1

Skin Conditioning

sh-Oligopeptide-1 is a peptide found naturally in our bodies. Peptides are the building blocks for collagen and elastin in our skin.

In cosmetics, this ingredient is bioengineered to be identical to a human gene that codes for epidermal growth factor (EGF). EGF are signal molecules that simulate cell growth and healing.

Studies find EGF help with:

In South Korea and China, EGF is considered a controversial ingredient. The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has cracked down on companies with products including EGF due to false advertisement claims.

According to Dr. Zoe Draelos, growth factors have some drawbacks:

There is also controversy surrounding growth factors. The controversy is due to their mitogenic activity, or their ability to increase the number of cells. It is best to avoid using growth factors if you have psoriasis or are at risk of skin cancer. However, it should be noted EGF are not mutagenic - meaning they will not cause cancer.

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Tocopherol

Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum